Boko Haram Attack Kills 300

According to various sources, a Boko Haram attack on Nigeria’s northeast town of Gamboru Ngala has left at least 300 hundred dead as gunmen burnt down many buildings and fired on civilians.

The town was left unguarded as soldiers there had been redeployed to rescue more than 200 school girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram earlier. A ransom of $300,000 has been announced for anyone providing information leading to the rescue.

In another kidnapping, more than 11 young girls were kidnapped close to Boko Haram’s base.

The country’s flaccid rescue efforts have been criticised by many,especially after Boko Haram’s leader released a video threatening to sell the girls as slaves.

It has received offers of help from US, UK, France and China, which have set up various committees to help with the search and rescue plans.

The Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s acceptance of military support indicates its inability to contain the 5yr old Boko Haram upraising by itself.